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Founded in 2004 by Managing Director Mark Garcia-Oliver, The Fresh Pasta Company has already been positioned as the purveyor of the finest Italian fresh pasta available in the UK.
Mark Garcia-Oliver was born in Cambridge to an Italian mother, and brought up in Argentina, where food and culture are largely influenced by Italy. In March 1998, Mark founded The Bacchus Group in Buenos Aires, challenging the most renowned chefs to create their best dish. Since then Mark's interest in great food and wine has become his passion.
In 2000 Mark moved to work to the UK. His inquisitive mind and passion for food made him aware of a gap in the market. By 2003 he set up a new goal for himself: to raise the standards of pasta in the UK, free from additives and made only from the finest ingredients.
By the end of 2004, The Fresh Pasta Company was not only running full steam, but also was awarded the True Taste Gold for Best Small Manufacturing Company 2004/05, and received three Great Taste Awards. Since then, the list of awards keeps growing year after year, accumulating recognition for excellence in product quality, innovation and presentation.
Early 2007 The Fresh Pasta Company's production was moved to Italy after partnering up with the second generation of a family of pasta-makers with over 40-years experience. Since then, the fresh pasta is produced strictly following the recipes developed by Mark in the UK, using traditional methods of production to the highest standards, and BRC approved.
Mark says, "We believe in creating positive experiences and generating great relationships. Our team currently works successfully with: Fortnum & Mason, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, John Lewis food hall, Waitrose, Ocado, House of Bruar, Avoca (Ireland), Whole Foods, and British Airways First and Business Class, amongst many other Delis, fine food shops and restaurants around UK."
"Our main objective when we first started was to raise the standards of pasta offered in the UK. We still stand strong on our beliefs, and are convinced we are making a real difference.", adds Mark.
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Mark Garcia-Oliver, MD and Founder of The Fresh Pasta Company |
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